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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
King Lear is in my opinion one of the best Shakespeare plays. Of the tragedies. it is the most heart-wrenching and it really explores the human condition and suffering. I highly recommend it even though it is one of the more challenging ones to read
that was something
like what. what was that.
all the characters were so unlikable???? besides cordelia but then she just dipped?? and i get its a tragedy but?? i just. what the hell
like what. what was that.
all the characters were so unlikable???? besides cordelia but then she just dipped?? and i get its a tragedy but?? i just. what the hell
shitty dad wastes the potential of his smart and talented daughters because mysogyny. politics also happen.
Back in my King Lear era. I still deeply relate to the idea of going completely insane in a storm. Big fan of the Fool as well.
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked the drama and King Lear was funny in a way, but I don't know if I would say this is Shakespeare's best tragedy (which many do say). I think Macbeth was better, and I haven't read many of the others. The ending was very classic Shakespeare, and I was left wondering what would happen next. BUT I did like the story and it was funny at times.
Not my favorite Shakespeare play -- it didn't resonate with me as much as Othello, Hamlet or Macbeth -- but still a classic one to read.